Convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min], or Convert Btu (IT)/minute to pound-foot/minute.
1 lbf*ft/min = 0.00128506713406 Btu/min. To convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (IT)/minute, multiply the value by 0.00128506713406; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/min = 778.169461733 lbf*ft/min). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 lbf*ft/min = 0.00128506713406 Btu/min
- 1 Btu/min = 778.169461733 lbf*ft/min
- 10 lbf*ft/min = 0.0128506713406 Btu/min
- 100 lbf*ft/min = 0.128506713406 Btu/min
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (It)/minute
1 lbf*ft/min = 0.00128506713405728 Btu/min
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to Btu/min:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 0.00128506713405728 Btu/min = 0.0192760070108592 Btu/min
Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (It)/minute Conversion Table
| pound-foot/minute | Btu (IT)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/min | 0.00128506713406 Btu/min |
| 2 lbf*ft/min | 0.00257013426811 Btu/min |
| 3 lbf*ft/min | 0.00385520140217 Btu/min |
| 5 lbf*ft/min | 0.00642533567029 Btu/min |
| 10 lbf*ft/min | 0.0128506713406 Btu/min |
| 20 lbf*ft/min | 0.0257013426811 Btu/min |
| 50 lbf*ft/min | 0.0642533567029 Btu/min |
| 100 lbf*ft/min | 0.128506713406 Btu/min |
| 500 lbf*ft/min | 0.642533567029 Btu/min |
| 1000 lbf*ft/min | 1.28506713406 Btu/min |
Pound-Foot/minute
Pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, specifically the amount of work in pound-feet performed per minute.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per minute has been used historically in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in systems where imperial units are prevalent. It is derived from the foot-pound unit of work, divided by time in minutes, aligning with traditional British engineering practices.
Current Use
Today, pound-foot per minute is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as mechanical and automotive industries, to measure torque-related power outputs, though it is less common than SI units like watts or horsepower.
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/minute in Btu (IT)/minute?
1 pound-foot/minute (lbf*ft/min) = 0.00128506713406 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min).
How do you convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (IT)/minute?
Multiply the pound-foot/minute value by 0.00128506713406. For example, 25 lbf*ft/min × 0.00128506713406 = 0.0321266783514 Btu/min.
What is 10 pound-foot/minute in Btu (IT)/minute?
10 lbf*ft/min = 0.0128506713406 Btu/min.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/minute or the Btu (IT)/minute?
The Btu (IT)/minute is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/min equals only 0.00128506713406 Btu/min.